I realize Matthew Miller is still an American, but if the allegations are true, does his frustration over "no movement" by his government raise any eye brows? I suppose it shouldn't as it's likely every answer made by the three were carefully reviewed and approved by North Korea in advance.

They want attention. What should the US do? I know this will sound cruel, but I wouldn't want them to do too much.

I admit that I'm curious about North Korea and would take a trip there if it were safe, but they have a history of imprisoning Americans over frivolous charges. Is there any American who is familiar with North Korea (enough to take a trip there) and who really doesn't know this? So they were imprisoned and now they want the government to come save them. If there aren't any major terms or sacrifices on our end involved, then sure, do it and bring them home. Otherwise, they did something that I'd consider to be foolish and reckless, and I don't think that all of American society should have to pay to bring them back.

Especially the guy who left the US seeking "asylum" in North Korea. That he wants the US government to save him now leads me to believe that the North Korean government is putting him up to it, or he suffers from some sort of mental disorder.

Especially the guy who left the US seeking "asylum" in North Korea. That he wants the US government to save him now leads me to believe that the North Korean government is putting him up to it, or he suffers from some sort of mental disorder.

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There are consequences for choosing to go to the other side willingly. We are certainly not beholden to go to any exemplary extremes to bring someone home that makes that choice.

I realize Matthew Miller is still an American, but if the allegations are true, does his frustration over "no movement" by his government raise any eye brows? I suppose it shouldn't as it's likely every answer made by the three were carefully reviewed and approved by North Korea in advance.

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They want us to send a high level envoy, which is what we should've done a while ago. We've already sent President Clinton and Carter to bring back detained Americans. Should send Bush next

They want attention. What should the US do? I know this will sound cruel, but I wouldn't want them to do too much.

I admit that I'm curious about North Korea and would take a trip there if it were safe, but they have a history of imprisoning Americans over frivolous charges. Is there any American who is familiar with North Korea (enough to take a trip there) and who really doesn't know this? So they were imprisoned and now they want the government to come save them. If there aren't any major terms or sacrifices on our end involved, then sure, do it and bring them home. Otherwise, they did something that I'd consider to be foolish and reckless, and I don't think that all of American society should have to pay to bring them back.

Especially the guy who left the US seeking "asylum" in North Korea. That he wants the US government to save him now leads me to believe that the North Korean government is putting him up to it, or he suffers from some sort of mental disorder.

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I agree completely. Even someone who goes close to the Chinese or Russian and North Korean borders.

How about the two that were there spreading the word of god ask god for help getting out since he's the one who told them to go in the first place. And the other moron who went there asking for asylum can stay there since he thinks the DPRK is better than the US.

This is the one time I hope the US government doesn't intervene and help these morons get out. It's a waste of our time and resources. If you willingly go to North Korea and do stupid ****, you have to suffer the consequences.

Brad, and what gave you that idea? Just because I'm a Republican? I think you know by now, that I'm a Complicated Republican.

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Did I specifically say you?

Good cases in point: McCain, in regards to wanting to attack Syria because of IS. You actually came up with something more diplomatic than the typical Red drivel about going in and bombing the hell out of DPRK.

Oh.. I guess I should have been more specific than just the to indicate sarcasm.

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